Sophia Mas, LMHC
Practical, caring counseling for lasting change
- Solution focused support
- Couples and families welcome
- 30 years experience
About Sophia Mas
Sophia Mas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a credential that means she has met Florida’s requirements to provide professional counseling, and she brings more than 30 years of experience to her work. She supports individuals facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, self-esteem challenges, borderline personality disorder, and a wide range of mood-related and psychotic symptoms. Her background includes working with diverse clients across multiple settings, including acute emergency-based care, community mental health, and private practice.
Sophia also works with couples and families, helping them navigate communication difficulties, manage conflict more constructively, and strengthen relationships. Her style is practical, interactive, and solution-focused, and she draws from a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, integrating different techniques to match the needs of each client and situation.
She approaches counseling with a strong commitment to care and respect, aiming to create a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Through active listening and empathy, she helps clients explore what is happening at both the thought and feeling level, supporting the development of skills that can make daily challenges more manageable. Sophia views counseling as a courageous step and works alongside clients with hope and encouragement as they move toward greater wellbeing, vitality, and empowerment.
Sophia also works with couples and families, helping them navigate communication difficulties, manage conflict more constructively, and strengthen relationships. Her style is practical, interactive, and solution-focused, and she draws from a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, integrating different techniques to match the needs of each client and situation.
She approaches counseling with a strong commitment to care and respect, aiming to create a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Through active listening and empathy, she helps clients explore what is happening at both the thought and feeling level, supporting the development of skills that can make daily challenges more manageable. Sophia views counseling as a courageous step and works alongside clients with hope and encouragement as they move toward greater wellbeing, vitality, and empowerment.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sophia Mas have?
Sophia Mas has 30 years of experience providing counseling support to individuals, couples, and families.
Is Sophia Mas a licensed therapist?
Yes. Sophia Mas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, license number FL LMHC MH8174.
In which languages does Sophia Mas provide therapy?
Sophia Mas provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Sophia Mas located?
Sophia Mas is located in Florida.
How can I work with Sophia Mas as my therapist?
You can work with Sophia Mas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Sophia Mas work with international clients?
Yes. Sophia Mas works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sophia Mas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Sophia Mas draws from established therapy models to help clients work through concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical strategies for changing reactions and behaviors, which can be especially useful when worries, low mood, or self-criticism feel hard to interrupt.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while reconnecting with personal values and taking meaningful action. This approach can support people who want to build resilience and move forward even when emotions are intense or circumstances are challenging. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and improving communication, which can be helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships become reactive.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sophia collaborates with clients to understand what they want from therapy and to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and current needs.
Online therapy also makes it easier to stay consistent. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or times when meeting in person is not practical.